Can't reboot computer; keep getting error message

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fanoflinux
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Can't reboot computer; keep getting error message

#1 Post by fanoflinux »

Error saving pinboard /root/Choices/ROX-Filer/PuppyPin: No space left on device

I'm running a LiveCD. Whenever I try to log out, reboot, or shut down, this happens. I can't get back to my Xubuntu. I"m afraid that manually reseting would damage my RAM or something.

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Oakems
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#2 Post by Oakems »

If you hold down your power button your computer should turn off. I have never heard of ram being damage in this way before and have done it myself many times without problem. But I am no expert and would not like to commit myself, although it will work. Maybe someone can confirm whether or not ram can be damage in this way?
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#3 Post by Flash »

Pull the plug; it won't hurt a thing. Nothing short of a hammer or a lightning bolt can damage RAM. A computer that can be damaged by an unexpected power failure is so poorly designed as to be worthless anyway.
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#4 Post by mikeb »

Sounds like a full pupsave

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#5 Post by disciple »

Yes, you need to increase the size of your save file, or delete some stuff to free up space. I think you should still be able to shut down if you do Ctrl-Alt-Backspace, then run `poweroff`.
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